In celebration of our members’ day out at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons next Friday, we’ve been delving into The Good Food Guide archives to chart the course of one of Britain’s greatest chefs. While the 1984 edition was in production, Les Quat' Saisons was moving from Banbury Road to ......
Paul Ainsworth to cook at The Hind’s Head, Robby Jenks leaves The Vineyard to move to Cumbria, Ross Bryans leaves Corrigan’s Mayfair for Les 110 de Taillevent, Matt Gillan to crowdfund new venture and top chefs line up for Jersey banquet
When Raymond Blanc’s Les Quat’Saisons first appeared in the Guide in 1978, it declared ‘there is little better cooking for many miles’. By 1983 the Guide reported ‘this beautiful restaurant has outgrown its shop’ in a precinct on the Banbury Road and deserves 'a mansion with with two-hundred-year-old trees outside'.
Treating yourself to some of the best cooking in Britain can be very expensive. But there is value to be had if you choose your menu and timing carefully. We’ve found 24 of the best value offers across the country from GFG restaurants rated ‘Very Good’ and ‘Exceptional’, with menus starting from as little as £35. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience, these are the places to know. Please note, prices do not include drinks or service, and are subject to change.
Welcome in the Chinese Year of the Pig by going the whole hog. We share some porcine highlights from this year’s guide.
